Tommy Brangs

Mr Tommy Brangs is a school counselor at The Independence School, he has worked with children of many ages and has also lived abroad, sharing his insight about foreign mental health care systems. We started by talking about the importance of human connection as kids are starting to spend more and more time online , beginning at even earlier ages. Ai has only made this issue worse within the world of mental health. He shared with me about his time in the Cayman Islands and how there they have a free mental health system which offers counseling and services to all on the island. He also told me about how he tries to reduce stigmas and raise awareness with the students. He allows himself to be open and honest with the kids to create an environment of trust and understanding. He also makes himself a part of the community so people know him and feel comfortable and normal talking with him.